hen and chickens fern
Also known as: mother spleenwort; New Zealand common spleenwort
A tufted evergreen fern to 75cm, with finely divided light green fronds bearing small plantlets on the upper surface
Scientific classification
- Species
- hen and chickens fern (Asplenium bulbiferum)
- Genus
- Asplenium
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Ferns
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hen and chickens fern
Distribution map
Australia, New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hen and chickens fern
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hen and chickens fern care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
Pruning
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing spores or by potting up plantlets
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in a mix of equal parts loam, coarse leaf mould, sharp sand and charcoal. Water moderately when in growth, water sparingly over winter. When in growth apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bright midday sun can cause damage
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free outdoors
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